This necklace is a dream. It has some fairly ornate details – like the flowers along the upper part of the gold chain, the net of pearls and diamonds, and the diamond-studded flames scrolling out to either side – but it’s delicate enough that it still feels simple. This beauty is from 1900, and I think the Belle Epoque influence is pretty clear.
This necklace going to be part of Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale in New York on 20 September 2012 – click here for the listing. All information about and photos of this piece are thanks to Sotheby’s.
![Detail; Gold, diamond and pearl necklace, circa 1900. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Detail-Gold-diamond-and-pearl-necklace-circa-1900.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=475%2C570)
![Detail; a gold, diamond and pearl necklace, circa 1900. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Detail-a-gold-diamond-and-pearl-necklace-circa-1900.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=366%2C680)
![Chain detail; Gold, diamond and pearl necklace, circa 1900. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Chain-detail-Gold-diamond-and-pearl-necklace-circa-1900.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=189%2C400)
Sotheby’s description:
Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Featuring a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 7.9 by 7.0 mm, accented by 20 button-shaped pearls measuring approximately 4.5 to 4.1 mm, further set with numerous old mine, round and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 13.00 carats, the necklace gathered at the sides by flame motifs, length 15¼ inches, circa 1900.
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD That`s expensive
I agree 🙂
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